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Updated January 12, 2024·
For general use where cost is a concern, the LG Ultra 16 is a more budget-friendly option and still offers good performance with adequate features for everyday tasks. However, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, while more expensive, provides superior performance suitable for gaming, 3D applications, and machine learning tasks due to its more powerful processor and high-end graphics card. The Stealth also has a higher refresh rate display which provides smoother visuals, ideal for gaming or video editing. In contrast, the LG is lighter and thus more portable, and it runs silently since it doesn't have a fan, which could be a significant advantage if you're after a quiet working environment. Consider the MSI if you need high performance for demanding applications, but if you value portability, silence, and lower cost, the LG could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the MSI Stealth 14 Studio
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The LG Ultra 16 is less suited for gaming and 3D due to its integrated Vega 8 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which can limit graphics performance and smoothness of motion. In contrast, the MSI Stealth 14 Studio offers a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 dedicated GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, providing more power for demanding games and smoother visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio provides superior performance for engineering and design tasks, featuring a higher-end Intel processor coupled with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which is better for demanding graphics work compared to the LG Ultra 16's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU with integrated Vega 8 graphics.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
270.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The LG Ultra 16 has a fair screen quality for general use because its panel type, resolution, and brightness are adequate for everyday tasks, but may not be the most cutting-edge. For engineering and design, its color gamut coverage is sufficient to handle most work, but professionals might prefer screens with more accurate color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications where refresh rate is key, the LG Ultra 16 falls short, leading to less smooth visual experiences compared to laptops with higher refresh rate displays.
Battery
17.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
6.5
7.6
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio has good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,000
$1,520
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG Ultra 16 has a price of $1,000 and the MSI Stealth 14 Studio costs $1,520.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
270.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The LG Ultra 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega graphics, offers silent operation and exceptional battery life, ideal for those prioritizing a quiet and long-lasting general use experience. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio, powered by an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, provides more storage and a much higher refresh rate display, making it better suited for performance-intensive tasks and entertainment, albeit with a shorter battery life.
Content Creation
7.7
7.9
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Stealth 14 Studio and LG Ultra 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Ultra 16 and MSI Stealth 14 Studio both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG Ultra 16 | MSI Stealth 14 Studio |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,520 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | 12.4'' x 9.7'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.63 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 12.4" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.78" | 9.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i7-13620H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 270 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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LG Ultra 16
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
MSI Stealth 14 Studio
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Francisco Lahoz | June 2023
"You'll find a versatility in the MSI Stealth 14 Studio that isn’t matched by many content-creator laptops we've tested of late. The small frame allows you to (potentially) work from anywhere with an outlet and, if noise isn’t a concern, run your most demanding of programs, thanks to some powerful hardware inside. The MSI Stealth 14 Studio is an attractive and powerful option if you want a portable laptop to be the center of your content work setup."
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About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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